Safety in the Studio:

We believe in careful, responsible use of materials.

Here is a list of resources about creating a healthy studio environment.If you know of other links that would add to the list, please send them our way.

Sustainable Ceramics: A Practical Approach by Robert Harrison-This book covers all the factors to consider when going 'green', from fuels and alternative firing technology to energy-saving methods, sustainable ways to collect and use clay itself, and ways to deal with or recycle waste materials and save water. He suggests simple and achievable methods by which to reduce the carbon footprint of ceramic art, and draws on interviews and examples throughout by practitioners who reclaim, reuse and recycle in their studio or work. Sustainable Ceramics is an essential resource for any ceramicist, studio or school looking for ideas on how to reduce the impact of their practice on the environment.

Here’s a fascinating article in ceramicstoday.com about an artist’s claims of cobalt poisoning. Note that the artist was primarily working with cobalt in aqueous solutions and that he had a down-draft kiln.

Rat City Studios

Rat City Studios is a place for innovative experiential learning, quality community classes, emerging artist opportunities, and working with clay. It is a place where people come together to learn and grow. It’s a dream! The mission of Rat City Studios is to engage and build community through clay – one person, one neighborhood, and one experience at a time.

The Mission of Rat City Studios is to engage and build community through clay – one person, one neighborhood, and one experience at a time. Rat City Studios is a place for innovative experiential learning, quality community classes, emerging artist opportunities, and working with clay. It is a place where people come together to learn and grow.